Mon.Nov 09, 2020

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Multimodal Big Data Applications You Don’t Want to Miss

GlobalTranz

In the current age of automation in the supply chain, digital platforms, mobile apps, and inter-connectedness, it is more important than ever for shipping and logistic companies to keep up with the best multimodal big data applications available. According to Medium.com: “The objective should be for data to create a more transparent logistics industry where.read More.

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IBP Scenario Modeling for Recovery, Restructuring and Resilience

AIMMS

Today’s business reality is constantly shifting. Organizations that are running an IBP process right now are in a better position than others to deal with this uncertainty. Those that also leverage scenarios in IBP are even better prepared to deal with the supply chain shocks caused by COVID-19. Our first webinar with Oliver Wight discussed common people, process and technology pitfalls that hinder IBP initiatives.

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The Importance of Digital Transformation for Logistics Service Providers and Carriers

Talking Logistics

If there is a silver lining to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s that the pandemic has raised the general public’s awareness of the critical role of supply chain management. It has also underscored the importance of digital transformation, especially for logistics service providers and carriers. Why is this so important? How can LSPs and carriers overcome.

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IBP Scenario Modeling for Recovery, Restructuring and Resilience

AIMMS

Today’s business reality is constantly shifting. Organizations that are running an IBP process right now are in a better position than others to deal with this uncertainty. Those that also leverage scenarios in IBP are even better prepared to deal with the supply chain shocks caused by COVID-19. Our first webinar with Oliver Wight discussed common people, process and technology pitfalls that hinder IBP initiatives.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Accelerating ROI from real-time visibility: the role of rapid carrier onboarding

IT Supply Chain

By Wolfgang Wörner (pictured). CEO, Sixfold. The post Accelerating ROI from real-time visibility: the role of rapid carrier onboarding appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain – Ask an Expert with Knut Alicke

All Things Supply Chain

After attending Reuters Event’s virtual Supply Chain Europe, I had the amazing opportunity to have a chat with my latest interview partner Knut Alicke.

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How artificial intelligence is changing cyber security

IT Supply Chain

By Neil Ballinger (pictured). Head of EMEA at EU Automation. The post How artificial intelligence is changing cyber security appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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S&OP without S&OE is Spreadsheet Planning, Not Digitalization!

Adexa

Many companies have or are in process of implementing S&OP solutions aiming to digitalize their supply chains. S&OP is essentially a high-level rough cut and long-term model of the supply chain. Hence, it cannot generate a plan that you can use to execute without manual adjustments. It is not a plan that you can immediately use to respond to changes needed today, this week or this quarter.

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Interim Managers are critically needed & HMRC should help not hinder

IT Supply Chain

By Leigh Anderson (pictured). Managing Director, Bis Henderson Recruitment. The post Interim Managers are critically needed & HMRC should help not hinder appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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When it Comes to Enterprise Implementations, Agile is Not the Latest Business Fad

Logistics Viewpoints

Agile has been embraced by system integrators serving the warehouse management system market as a project methodology that can speed implemenations and reduce customization. That leads to a better ROI. The post When it Comes to Enterprise Implementations, Agile is Not the Latest Business Fad appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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5 Top Survival Tips for Students in Business School

IT Supply Chain

By Anna Wippich (pictured). Writer at samedayessay.com. The post 5 Top Survival Tips for Students in Business School appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain News on Is It Time for a New Generation of Mangineers in Manufacturing

Supply Chain Digest

Apparel Company Esquel Group Drives Significant Productivity Gains Combining Engineering and Operational Skills

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5 Easy Ways to Establish a Business as a Fresh Graduate

IT Supply Chain

By Anna Wippich (pictured). Writer at samedayessay.com. The post 5 Easy Ways to Establish a Business as a Fresh Graduate appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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PINC’s Rafael Granato accepted into Forbes Communications Council

PINC

Forbes Communications Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Executives in Communications, Marketing, and PR. UNION CITY, Calif. – Nov. 9, 2020 — Rafael Granato, Vice President of Marketing at PINC, has been accepted into Forbes Communications Council, an invitation-only community for executives in communications, marketing, and public relations.

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Four Ways to Reinvent Your Business for Growth in a Down Market

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

This article was originally published by Forbes Business Council. Considering sales are the lifeline for most companies, analysis, and optimization of sales processes should be the most outcome-measured activity. However, in my many years of turning well-established companies around and helping startups succeed, I find business-to-business sales performance can be among the biggest downfalls for […].

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Watch: Supporting Small Businesses Will Save the Economy

Supply Chain Brain

Andi Gray, president of Strategy Leaders, describes the plight of small businesses in the pandemic and economic downturn, and emphasizes their importance in a 21 st Century economy.

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Retail Compliance Requirements: Common Chargebacks

West Coast and California Logistics

Retail compliance requirements are more numerous than ever these days, creating challenges for retail vendors as they try to meet routing guide demands and avoid chargebacks. These chargebacks – vendor penalties for not following the retailer’s shipping guidelines – add a layer of stress for retail vendors and a solid revenue stream for the retailers themselves.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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China’s Crackdown on Hong Kong: Good for Business?

Supply Chain Brain

What’s the price of business stability in Hong Kong? Does it include the suppression of human rights?

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Tecsys Continues Rapid and Remote Implementations, Accelerating Retail Readiness for Black Friday Order Surge

Tecsys

Tecsys Continues Rapid and Remote Implementations, Accelerating Retail Readiness for Black Friday Order Surge As… The post Tecsys Continues Rapid and Remote Implementations, Accelerating Retail Readiness for Black Friday Order Surge appeared first on Tecsys.

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Descartes Acquires ShipTrack

Supply Chain Brain

Descartes Systems Group, a provider of software-as-a-service solutions for logistics, recently announced that it has acquired ShipTrack, a provider of ecommerce final-mile solutions.

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How to reduce Return to Origin (RTO) rate in logistics?

Shipsy

Logistics and transportation play a significant role in the success and growth of every business. The prime aim of a business’s logistics and transportation is to ensure safe and timely delivery of goods from the warehouse to the customer’s place. To ensure the same, there are plenty of processes that need to be performed in a way to bring perfection and accuracy in operations.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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How well do you know your WMS Software Partner?

Supply Chain Brain

How well you know your software provider may make the difference between a successful software experience and a disappointing one, or worse. For your mission critical WMS, it's crucial to pick the right one.

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Triumph 2020 – Celebration on a Global Stage

Bristlecone

Previous Next 1 2 3 4 5. Triumph 2020 – Celebration on a Global Stage. Months ago, it seemed there was little hope of holding Triumph 2020. The pandemic has caused us to live in isolation, cancel travel plans and postpone large in-person events like Triumph. But if this year has taught us anything, it’s how much we need each other. We are eager to embrace every opportunity to come together in celebration and to showcase our collective humanity.

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IAG Cargo Customers Can Access the Iberia A330 ‘Preighter’ Ahead of Peak Season

Supply Chain Brain

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, will now have access to a new ‘preighter’ A330 wide-body aircraft for its customers.

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How to reduce Return to Origin (RTO) rate in logistics?

Shipsy

Logistics and transportation play a significant role in the success and growth of every business. The prime aim of a business’s logistics and transportation is to ensure safe and timely delivery of goods from the warehouse to the customer’s place. To ensure the same, there are plenty of processes that need to be performed in a way to bring perfection and accuracy in operations.

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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom & High-Tech

The high-tech and telecom sectors face a contract management crisis if the process isn’t managed properly. Continual technological changes necessitate adjustments to manufacturing and supply chain processes, leading to a heavy volume of contracts that outpaces most industries. What can CPOs do to ease the contract management burden? In "How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom and High-Tech," GEP experts outline a four-pronged approach to getting contract management under cont

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Why is Great WMS User Training so Important?

Supply Chain Brain

A good portion of your success is balanced on how well your users know the new software you're implementing. What are you doing to ensure you get great WMS training?

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KPIs for APIs Part 4: Resilience KPIs

Axway

In Part Three of our series, KPIs for APIs , we spoke about selecting KPIs to track efficiency impacts. Today we will explore the notion of resilience KPIs. Resilience KPIs.

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No Modifications approach to your WMS will help prepare you for operations for SaaS

Supply Chain Brain

Modifications for mission-critical software like WMS can cause problems when it's time to upgrade - and it likely won't be cheap. Learn how this approach can work for you.